Management Team
Our talented and multicultural team is driven by the pursuit of excellence and is fully dedicated to our clients’ success.
Franck da Silva
Founder & Managing Partner
Founded Ænon in Paris in 2013 and currently leads our efforts in cross-border M&A in Europe and Southeast Asia. His primary focus is to generate global opportunities for impactful transformations and cultivate long-term partnerships. He orchestrates the full spectrum of our M&A activities, focusing on both buy-side and sell-side engagements.
Languages: English, French, Portuguese
Jean-François Carron
Partner - France
Over 40 years of experience alongside industrial and family-owned SME. Former Head of M&A at Barclays Bank Paris, Allevard Industries (Wendel Group), and Financière Agache (LVMH).
Languages: English, French
Xavier de Leyssac
Partner - France
Specialist in mergers and acquisitions with nearly 20 years of experience as a partner in M&A boutiques dedicated to SME managers. Previously at Europefa Partenaires and Largillière Finance.
Languages: English, French
Daphnie Ong
Partner - Malaysia
Formerly with Nihon M&A where she established the Malaysian practice, Daphnie specializes in cross-border M&A between Asia and Europe. She supports clients on strategic buy-side mandates, succession-driven sell-side processes, and partnerships involving Malaysian corporates and international investors.
Languages: English, Mandarin, Bahasa, Hokkien
João Patricio
Partner - Portugal
More than 30 years of experience in mergers and acquisitions. Former Head of BNP Paribas Corporate Finance Portugal.
Languages: English, French, Portuguese, Spanish
Sandy Anh Tâm Nguyen
Partner - Vietnam & Thailand
With over 15 years of cross-border leadership (Europe and Asia), Anh Tâm’s expertise is forged in both investment banking and in senior corporate finance and strategy roles. He leverages his dual transactional and operational background to provide discreet, actionable advice to executives and shareholders.
Languages: English, French, Vietnamese.
Narek Zakharyan
Partner - China
Fluent in Chinese, Narek leads our cross-border M&A efforts in China. His industry expertise spans F&B, FMCG, TIC, industrial machinery, and more. Before joining Ænon, Narek was working for Oaklins.
Languages: English, Chinese
Emmanuelle Foulon
Partner - China
Fluent in Chinese, Emmanuelle co-leads our cross-border M&A efforts in China. With a law and business background, her industry expertise spans Energy, Automotive, Industrials, and more. Over 15 years in international legal management.
Languages: French, English, Chinese
Alex Evans
Partner - Indonesia
Strategy adviser, with a 15+ years’ experience, a co-leader who serves multiple client engagements, particularly on strategy development, risk and M&A and related corporate development topics across a broad range of sectors, functions and regions.
Languages: English, Bahasa
Bahrul Qamar
Partner - Indonesia
As a Certified Investment Banker from the Government of Indonesia, Bahrul has an extensive career in Business & Investment Consulting. In addition, he is currently pursuing a Doctoral program in the Islamic Economics Study Program at the Graduate School of Syarif Hidayatullah State Islamic University Jakarta.
Languages: English, Bahasa
Ryan Rayos
Partner - Philippines
Seasoned Business Development Manager and M&A professional, specializing in facilitating business acquisitions and investments in the Philippines. Experience in Southeast Asia and United States.
Languages: English, Tagalog
Samboth Noung
Partner - Cambodia
Multifaceted background in finance and consulting within the APAC region. Specializes in startup consulting, fundraising, and strategic guidance for emerging businesses.
Languages: English, Khmer
Chamroeun Mak
Partner - Cambodia
Over 20 years of experience across banking, microfinance, and agriculture. Board member of Cambodia Rice Federation and Founder of Cambodia Startup Association.
Languages: English, Khmer